Traceable Systems | EMEA
Achieve a modern, smart traceability system
Accurate and simple code reading from direct parts marking
Time and costs needed to adjust code readers create a barrier to entry
At production sites where traceability is a major concern, one common method is Direct Part Marking (DPM). Using this process, parts are permanently marked with identifying information such as codes.
For parts that are too small to affix a label, DPM enables the code to be directly imprinted on the part. This flexibility and uniqueness makes the DPM process suitable in a wide variety of industries, such as electronic parts and medical equipment manufacturing. We believe that interest in and implementation of a DPM system by semiconductor manufacturers is relatively high.
DPM is particularly useful at production sites that handle a large number of small parts. However, installing the code reader presents challenges.
Depending on the material that the code will be imprinted on (e.g. metals), a low contrast ratio or reflections from external light sources may mean that the code cannot be read correctly. In these case, the code reader line must be moved to a position that is not affected by external light, a separate, dedicated light for the code reader must be installed, or the angle of the code reader must be finely adjusted.
All of these methods involve extra time and costs. Designers who are aware of these constraints need a code reader that can read easily and accurately.
A high-performance, multi-functional code reader can meet a variety of on-site needs
In response to these issues, IDEC introduced the WB2F 2D code reader as a solution. It offered high performance and an automatic reading adjustment function.
The WB2F's 1.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor enabled wide-area reading at a distance of up to 150mm. The many built-in features reduced manual labor and time taken for positioning and adjusting the code reader.
As a code is printed on each part during the DPM process, after the parts are assembled the finished product will feature multiple codes. The WB2F was able to simultaneously read multiple codes even when the printed surfaces are at different distances. This flexibility suits product lines where codes are read one at a time, and lines where multiple codes are read at once.
If a read error is encountered, the image data was saved to help quickly identify the cause. Users could refer to this data and quickly take action.
IDEC offers a diverse lineup of devices that can help solve production site issues
IDEC's control device product lineups include code readers, PLCs, HMIs, pushbutton switches, indicator lights and relays. Please contact us if you have production site challenges that are difficult to resolve.
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